Can't say enough good things about this place! Amazing artists and staff. Love my new tattoo with Lydia, she's fantastic. I had to reschedule a few times before my actual apt. Honestly, I feel like I would have been annoyed with me haha! But they were so sweet! I was so impressed. I'll be back soon for my lip blush touchup with Mackenzie, more piercings and tattoos! Thank you! Read Less

Got a daith piercing and it's never gotten infected/ had any problems! They really know what they are doing there. They are on the pricier side because of the high quality jewellry but if u go to a cheaper place u will be spending a lot more money trying to fix the problem. Read Less

I was in town from Seattle and a friend and I decided to get some spontaneous tattoos. We called around on a Saturday evening and some shops didn't answer and other receptionists left me with a bad or judgey .vibe. When I called Arcane Michelle answered and was instantly patient, understanding and knowledgable. We decided to go with this shop. We even called again once in the neighborhood asking for parking recommendations and again- Michelle was patient and kind. The shop itself is beautiful - the couch is to die for! And very clean. The reception area is welcoming and everyone we came in contact with was relatively friendly. We were tattooed by David who is a traveling artist from Spain - he was super nice, quick and did the inner arm tattoos without a lot of pain or fuss. The tattoos have healed incredibly well and I would recommend this shop to anyone who asked! Read Less

My experience was so disappointing with this business. Clearly they are only interested in getting as many people in and out the door as possible. I had two lobe piercings and one anti-helix. I had to get the girl to re-adjust the anti-helix location several times and she pierced it such an odd angle that the post was continuously moving & causing irritation (i.e. I wear a helmet for my motorbike which made it extremely uncomfortable). I followed the instructions given, but because of the constant rubbing of the longer post it wouldn't heal entirely. I returned three times to get the post switched out (shortened to lessen the contact): each time they were out of stock. No one offered to call me back when the stock came in. After nearly 3 months of suffering I went in and again requested a shorter post. The gentleman on staff blamed me for the swelling and the bad angle: he said it was caused by my sleeping on it. I Sleep on my back, as sleeping on the piercing was too painful for me, but clearly he didn't believe me. As he offered no help/solution, I asked to have it removed. He did so in complete silence, not even offering to look at or clean/disinfect the piercing. I walked straight out the door. The complete lack of concern, in addition to the continuous lack of stock and poor execution of the piercing is unacceptable. Between the jewellery and three piercings it was $300. Read Less

Super professional staff, very talented artists, and a GORGEOUS selection of jewelry. I've been here multiple times for very different procedures and have been impressed by the service and infection control. I will continue to go here for all my piercing needs. Read Less

I LOVE Arcane! I came in on Easter Monday to have an embedded piercing removed, and they got me in to see Chance who did an awesome and painless job. He also set me up with an Anatometal navel ring which fits perfectly. This is one of my favourite places to go I love checking out the jewelry selection! Read Less

This crew really knows their stuff! They have talented tattoo artists and pierces and their jeweler selection is drool worthy. We recommend people here all the time! Definitely the best place in Vancouver for piercings and piercing jewelry! Read Less

By far the most amazing place to get a piercing done. They are not only skilled but will be honest with you if the piercing you want isn’t going to work. The level of cleanliness surpasses any place I have ever been. Ashley took amazing care of me and I will definitely be going back for more! Read Less

I made an appointment that I had to cancel and the person on the phone was so lovely and accommodating. I re-sceduled and was so happy and impressed with the jewelry selection. I was actually really nervous to go in because tattoo and piercing shops can be intimidating and the staff can be quite aloof. Not the case at all. Chance was an incredibly patient, calm, precise professional who set up and explained everything. The person on reception was smiley and helpful and while it was fairly expensive all said and done, I have beautiful, high quality jewelry and great pirecings that healed well. Great place to go! Read Less

I really appreciate the folks at Arcane for being awesome people in our community. We have had several piercings done there over the years (before the name change) and always had a super experience. All the staff are kind, respectful and knowledgeable. The studio is clean, and the jewelry fabulous. I recently had to take my piercings out for an MRI and couldn't get the last two tiny rings back in my ear. After struggling for a couple days, I walked down the street to Arcane and Thor had my jewelry sorted in under five minutes. He is super kind, understanding, and generous. Thanks again Thor!! Read Less

Okay so I went here browsing different jewelry options but my experience wasn't the greatest. I went in, I was greeted and they were overall very helpful but there was some attitude I didn't like. The selection they have for jewelry is amazing, their products are stunning; if you want something really high quality I'd recommend. But the issue I had was that I went in mostly browsing for jewelry for my conch piercing (which is like 4 years old and totally healed) and also my tongue piercing (which is a week old). I made it clear I wasn't going to change my tongue jewelry until it was healed and ready, but I kept having it repeated to me as if I hadn't already said that myself like three different times, which was kind of frustrating.The woman who helped me was really helpful and knowledgeable about the products but the male sounded pretty condescending. One of the first things he said to me being "Well I don't know where you got your tongue pierced but...", when I literally went to Adrenaline where they did an amazing job and used high quality jewelry on me. Following this the male brought up to me about getting the jewelry replaced when there was legit no need to? It's healing perfectly well, there's no swelling anymore at this point, it's just a long bar because it's what you get pierced with to accommodate for swelling, I mean it's a new piercing so. The products are gorgeous but there were some moments with unnecessary attitude, maybe it was just an off day or something, I don't know. Read Less

I've had my septum and ear tunnels done here and can't recommend highly enough. My septum had been done years ago by another piercer (who's gone out of business) and had been fucked up; never healed right. I came here to get it redone and they did an excellent job. Fast, clean, professional, affordable, everything you could want in a piercing place. Read Less

I went in to get my ear pierced today. From the moment I phoned to make an appointment until I left the store with my beautiful new pricing was an absolutely wonderful experience!The ladies at the front desk were very friendly and helpful. Ryan is my piercer and he is very professional and knowledgeable. I had my ear pierced long time ago but I didn't really like the placement, so I decided to get them priced again. Ryan was very patient and took his time to make sure I like the new placement and explained very thoroughly about the after care.The atmosphere was calm and welcoming, and I absolutely in love with my new piercing! Will definitely recommend here to everyone! Read Less

We came in to get my 7year old's ear pierced. Everyone here was so kind and professional, from the person who answered the phone to Ryan who did her piercing. He was kind and took the time to explain everything that he was doing/ that she might feel. Super high hygiene standards and everything he used came out of a package. There was a small pinch and there were tears but those were expected and I think they were tears of surprise since when he pierced her she didn't cry it was after. The piercing was beautifully done and it looks lovely. No redness at all afterwords and we were given loads of information about how to care for it too. Nice selection of jewelry and the studio is beautifully decorated as well. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend and I would come back for myself if I needed anything done for sure. Read Less

I've never written a review before, but felt that I really had to write one with my experience here! Thank you, Ryan, for doing such an amazing job on my piercings! I came in on Friday and got a second lobe piercing done in both ears and one helix piercing as well. I got myself so worked up worrying that it would be so painful, but it really wasn't. It was so fast. Ryan made me feel so comfortable and at ease and he talked me through everything and didn't pierce until I was c...omfortable and breathing. The jewelry selection is amazing and it was so hard to choose because it was all so beautiful. A few days after and my piercings don't hurt. Obviously, a bit tender if I accidentally touch one, as is expected, but no pain or anything and I'm able to sleep just fine with no discomfort. I'm so impressed. The other staff working there were super friendly as well. Everything was clean and sterile and it's just such a lovely shop. When I get more piercings I will be coming back here for sure. I wouldn't go anywhere else and would recommend this place to everyone. Thanks again!! See more Read Less

I went to Arcane (at the time, Adorned) back in December and was thinking about how good my experience was today, so I had to write a review!I came in one day after work, looking to treat myself to a new nose ring. I told Ryan what I was looking for, and he gave me a number of (very beautiful) options. I picked something very simple, and off we went to put it in! He was very thorough in making sure everything was sanitized, and that the ring fit my nose properly. It was a very quick experience, from selecting to paying, but as I was working 8+ hours every day of December, I was very happy with the speed. There were a few people at the front counter as well, and they were all very sweet, asking what I was wanting and complimenting that my new jewelry looked great on me. All in all, it was a quick, pleasant, and thorough experience. I'll definitely be coming here in the future when I decide what I want my next piercing to be. Read Less

I had a great experience at Arcane today. After moving to Vancouver I have been looking for a new studio to go to for my piercings (I have quite a few). Everyone at Arcane was pleasant and helpful from the moment I walked in the door. It took me a while to decide exactly what I wanted and Michelle and Ashley were pleasant and helpful the whole time. They gave me good advice and it was obvious that they were well-informed professionals. The jewelry they carry is all incredibly high quality and priced reasonably with that in mind. I was very impressed at the level of service I received, especially considering that I was only looking to swap out jewelry at this point. I will for sure be going back to Arcane the next time I decide to get a piercing. Read Less

I have been to a number of piercing shops in my time and I would have to say that without a doubt this establishment is not only the most professional but also the most helpful and sanitary that I have visited. I have gotten 4 piercings done at this shop so far and I will be very hesitant to go anywhere else. All of my piercings have healed quickly, painlessly, and without complications. I guess you can attribute that to the high quality jewellery that they provide as well as the care and accuracy of the piercers. They make sure to listen and talk me through Any question or concern that I might have regarding my piercings and aftercare. Thank you, truly you have changed the piercing game and raised my standards impeccably high. Read Less

I was in Vancouver last year and they were able to fit me in fairly last minute for a consult, as I'm from Victoria. She took down my thoughts, a trace of the area we agreed would work, and I left it with her to translate my thoughts into a tattoo. Went back and over two sessions was given an amazing piece that I love. Will definitely be back and would suggest them for sure! Read Less

Came in today after work around 7:30 and was greeted warmly by all the staff despite it being 30 minutes to closing. Had a brief chat with a piercer named Thor and got started soon after I picked out a rad opal stone for the bar. I got a conch piercing and lucked out because they were having a deal. Thor was very thor-ough (had to), organized and experienced. Answered all and any questions I would have had about aftercare. This place definitely set the BAR.  Probably the best experience I've had with having a needle stuck through my ear. 10/10 Would come again. Read Less

Just got my lining done for my half sleve by Casper about a week ago and I'm so flippen happy with it. She did such an incredible job and did it pretty quick too. It's healing up lovely as well. I would 100% recomend this shop to anyone looking for mods. The whole crew is great. Read Less

I attempted to get a cover up at Adorned maybe 3 years ago? I hope they've improved since, but this was my experience: I was following them on instagram and I really liked a few of the artists styles. I also really appreciated that they advertised themselves as a vegan shop. They were also located very close to where I worked at the time, so it was easy for me to just pop in. At first I emailed in pictures of my tattoo and was told to come in person to get a better idea- whether or not they could actually cover it up. The lady sitting behind the desk said that it was probably too dark and I would need to remove some of it to lighten the black part before attempting to cover. I was a little disappointed but appreciated the honesty. After a bit of talking she called over a new hire, named Mike, to take a look and see if there was anything he could do. I looked at some of his work and really liked the whole water colour splat type style he did and he was confident that he would come up with something I would like. So I was stoked, set up an appointment for the next week and was ready to go!The time came and things were going okay, he free handed some stuff, assured me I would like it- I trusted him and thought "well.. anything's better than this."I should also mentioned I have never been to a parlour before. I got my first tattoo when I was 14 by my dad, my other tattoos were done in basements, and this was my 3rd attempt at getting this butterfly covered.Like what I expected, we started talking to pass the time, he was a little unprofessional, talked a little about how he hates his mother... life in Germany etc etc.. but I have never worked in an artists environment so I assumed that professionalism was more of an asset and not a necessity. About 4 hours in, he was being told to finish up as the shop was closing. He was trying his best but didn't have a chance to finish it, and was told I'd have to come back. He cleaned me up, i took a look in the mirror, wasn't my style at all, but since I didn't come in with an idea, or asked - again i just thought "well.. anything's better..."I checked out, bought some ointment and was told to contact them once my tattoo was healed and Mike will finish it up. About a month later i was ready to book my next appointment. Unfortunately I was following Mike on Instagram (at the time he was @adreyudoll) and noticed he had moved to Montreal. And that was that. I was never contacted by the shop, or the artist. I messaged Mike when he said he was coming back in town, because he said he was looking to set up a few appointments before he was going back to Montreal- I said something like "You never told me you were moving! Can we set up another appointment so you can finish my cover up?" The only response I got was something like "I did tell you." And that was all. Never heard from him again. I've now given up on my tattoo. I've spent way too much time and money trying to get this covered up, and Adorned has made it clear to me that getting tattooed in a basement, is no different than getting a tattoo in a parlour. I understand that this was mostly the artists fault for moving and not telling his clients, but I would hope that the shop would take some responsibility in contacting clients as well, as i went through adorned, and they recommended Mike. Read Less

I'm not sure why I was told to email the shop with my tattoo idea (when I called them) and then never got an answer to my email (and it's been 3 weeks). Pretty poor customer service. Ended up getting my tattoo at a shop that actually gave a fuck about getting back to me. Read Less

I'm not sure why I was told to email the shop with my tattoo idea (when I called them) and then never got an answer to my email (and it's been 3 weeks). Pretty poor customer service. Ended up getting my tattoo at a shop that actually gave a fuck about getting back to me. Read Less

I had a really awful experience here. It was my second piercing and completely different from my first one, so I had a lot of questions. Rick and his assistant would always laugh condescendingly every time I asked, as if I was foolish for not knowing everything. He also wouldn't let me see the alignment of my industrial piercing before it happened, despite me repeatedly asking to see it. He kept assuring me that he was the best, but that didn't matter to me, I just wanted to know that I was getting what I wanted BEFORE the holes were put into my ears. I was really offended by their attitude, and the fact that he used his status as a way of comfort instead of actually giving me the information that I needed. I grew very anxious and got the holes without seeing the alignment and they asked how I liked it. Well, it didn't matter at that point since the holes were already made... What's the point of caring about my opinion then? My piercing also grew bumps that have gone away since I started doing salt soaks - something they recommended against but the rest of the world has agreed works. (And it does work!) Truly not a fan of this place and I won't be going back. Thanks for the awful experience.. Read Less

Called the shop to see if I could get a tattoo by a specific artist and asked if we could communicate by email about the design since I'm in Victoria. Was told to email the shop with what I wanted tattooed, where, etc. and they would get back to me. They never got back to me. I'm sure they're really busy but this is terrible customer service. Read Less

I went to Adorned about two years ago to get both of my traguses pierced. A week or so before, I accompanied my friend who got her daith done. The atmosphere was calm and lovely. They had a wide selection of high end jewelry and amazing curio items around the shop. The reason why I'm writing this review now and giving Adorned 3 stars instead of 5, is that Rick pierced one of my traguses too deep. Compared to the other one, which healed nicely, the troubled piercing went through way more tissue and the holes were not aligned. I found this out when I finally decided to get my captive hoops changed out for bars at Metro in Olympia, WA. It was there that she found the problem and helped me with it. However, my one piercing did not take kindly to the change and swelled to 1/2" thick and grew over the stud I had. I then went to Next while I was visiting Vancouver to get it looked at and fixed once and for all. I saw Ian, who jumped into action and helped me immediately. He had to put in a bar that was 7/16" because of how swollen it was and we put a 4mm stud in so it couldn't grow over it. Ian confirmed what the other piercer said: it was way too deep and the holes were almost twisted they were that unaligned. It took minutes for Ian to line it up properly because of how mismatched the holes were. Boom. The problem was fixed. I had thought it was just me until I told Ian where I had gotten it and how long I'd had it. He told me that unfortunately he has seen a few other people who were pierced by Rick that had similar problems. My friend who got the daith had to get her jewelry switched and the piercing looked at because it wasn't healing as well as any of her other piercings -- and she has at least 8 other cartilage piercings for reference. I think Adorned is a decent piercing and tattoo parlor. I love their aesthetic and mindset, but it seems like Rick can be a hit or miss. Just a fair warning for anyone. I enjoyed my experience at Adorned, but the improper piercing of my one tragus has caused a lot of problems that have just been fixed after two years. Read Less

Pierced by Rick and it was amazing. He made me feel super comfortable and i'm in love with the quality of their jewelry. 10/10 would get pierced here again Tattooed by Casper. Still Healing but love the work. The tattoo area is super clean and comfortable. Beautiful Atmosphere Overall, Love the staff here and love what they provide. I Always recommend this place to people looking to get a quality piercing! Read Less

Got my septum pierced yesterday! I was oddly nervous, as I have a history of facial piercings being challenging. What a difference professionalism, technique and good jewelry makes! I spoke with Michelle, Thor and Ryan. All were helpful, knowledgeable and patient with my questions. Ryan did my piercing and I'm thrilled with the result. It was virtually painless and the shop environment was very comfortable. Thank you Adorned! I will spread the word :) Read Less

I chose Adorned to get a couple piercings done because of all the great reviews here. However, I found the staff to be rude and borderline judgemental (I received an unsolicited lecture on 'watching what I put into my body'?). When I was getting pierced, another staff member kept coming in and squeezing behind my piercer in the tight space to get supplies, even when he had the needle coming at my ear. It was unnerving and very unprofessional.I've been to many different piercing shops and Adorned has the worst aftercare. My piercings got infected immediately, even following the instructions perfectly. I went back and they blamed me, saying I must have done something wrong. Would definitely not go back. Read Less

Would highly recommend this piercing studio. I had 3 piercings (conch, helix and 2nd lobe) done here in the past 6 months and each time I had a great experience. Rick and Ryan walked me through every step of the way and was very professional/ serious about sanitation and aftercare, and make me feel very comfortable. They are so skilled it didn't hurt at all! Michelle and Amanda at the front desk were very helpful and friendly when I came in to order my custom jewelry. I took a long time deciding and there was no pressure from them whatsoever. High quality jewelry, first class industry experts here. Thank you Adorned for taking the time to make sure that everything was perfect! I will be coming back for all my future custom jewelry and piercings! Read Less

I don't usually write yelp reviews but I felt like I had to give credit where credit is due. I went to Adorned last week to get my tragus pierced - it was my first piercing since I got my ears pierced when I was little so I was pretty nervous. All of the staff, from the girl at reception to my piercer, were so friendly and helpful and I immediately felt comfortable there. The piercer walked me through the entire process and told me what he was doing as he went along. He didn't stall for too long though which was good because I didn't want too much time to hesitate and before I knew it, the piercing was done and jewellery was in. It was totally seamless and not painful at all - slightly uncomfortable at most. I really think this is down to the skill of the piercer because I've heard other people say their tragus piercing was quite painful because it is a thick piece of cartilage. He gave me clear directions for aftercare and it's been healing perfectly. Minimal discomfort apart from a little tenderness but have had zero worries since getting it done. Going back here soon for another piercing - really could not recommend Adorned enough. Don't bother going anywhere else - you won't find better than these guys! Read Less

Most professional, helpful and friendly experience I've ever had at any tattoo/piercing parlor. They really are precise and have anextreme attention to detail all piercing artists should have. Thor was so great at explaining all the necessary steps in what he was doing - clearly knows his stuff and takes it seriously, which I really appreciate. Worth every penny. I won't make the same mistake twice about going anywhere else for my piercings besides Adorned. Thank you guys Read Less

I was pierced here today by Rick and I'm glad that I chose to come to Adorned instead of Adrenaline. I only have one other piercing that I had done there and wasn't pleased with my experience so a friend recommended Adorned and she was right. The vibes in the place are very chill and the staff at the front desk are nice, but not so over the top fake nice. The piercer himself, Rick, was so amazingly clean it almost shocked me. I think he changed his gloves over 5 times and sanitized everything prior and after we were done. I had a little bit of trouble with the piercing but he stayed extremely calm and assured me everything was going to work out alright. I'm a bit of a wuss, so this was a bit painful for me but I would go see him again for something different for sure. I also want to add that this place promotes more natural ways of healing than other places I've seen. The mouthwash they used prior was cruelty free and the little pamphlet they gave at the end recommends mango juice and camomile tea instead of more traditional methods for swelling. I believe even the ink they use here is vegan, which is cool if that's what you're into. Overall a very good experience! I'll be coming back if I want more done or new jewelry! Read Less

Did nose piercing (my first face piercing) with Rick. No pain during the procedure (just very slightly and briefly - HOW DID HE DO IT? :) ), the cleaning preparation was very substantial, as well as the instructions of aftercare. The place is more expensive then other ones in Vancouver, but it definitely worth it - the salon is clean, looks luxurious and of course the staff is ultra professional. Booked an appointment for first tattoo for my mom visiting from Europe. Read Less

I came to Adorned for my first and only piercing. Like any other worry wart, I was super anxious and nervous about the entire thing. I called for a booking and on the day of, when I stepped into the shop, I realized that I had very little to worry about. The folks at the front desk were especially friendly and the shop was so clean and professional. It really helped calmed my nerves.Rick, the piercer, was very amiable and thorough in explaining the piercing process and the healing and cleaning process. He's incredibly knowledgeable and was able to answer all my questions about piercings (without being condescending or patronizing). If you had to get anything out of my review about Adorned, is should be that sanitation is their top priority. If you ever need the safest and cleanest piercer ever, Rick's your guy. I lost count of all the new gloves he changed into after touching different surfaces and items in preparation for the piercing. As he set up, he explained in-depth on what, where, why, and how on every step. In no point in time did I feel nervous or anxious. After the piercing (which didn't even hurt much!), he went through the aftercare process again with me and gave me an informational pamphlet. I really appreciated the experience and my septum piercing is my most favourite thing ever. The healing process was so easy and painless. Perfect job by Rick.Adorned is highly recommended by me. This is THE place for any body piercings. Read Less

Today was my third trip into Adorned and I'm one happy camper!1st visit I had my brows done by Brianne. Now, I'm super  finicky about my brows - I like a certain shape and have been super disappointed with brow services I've received in the past so took to only ever doing them myself for a long time, so when it came time to invest in some microblading I was pretty nervous....I've seen some pretty fugly tattooed brows over the years! A lot of my worries were put to rest after checking out her Instagram and having a consult, but I was still nervous about pain. Brianne was great! She really took her time to explain the procedure to me and to get the shape for my stencil just right, and used plenty of numbing cream to make things a bit more pleasant. My brows healed really quickly and I've loved not having to pencil them in! I also bought some jewelry after a little assistance from the staff up front.2nd visit I popped in as I'd lost the o-ring off one of my plugs in the shower but ended up getting some new jewelry as well. Rick was very helpful and knowledgeable and I left with a new set of plugs as well as some eyelets3rd visit was today, as I was having my touch up appointment with Brianne. Again, she was meticulous about my shape, discussing what I liked from the last visit and looking her work over for where she could tweak things. After my touch up they're freaking perfect! Seriously, it's some of the best money I've spent on myself.I also decided to get a couple piercings done today -my septum and my left nostril. Rick was really great and so calming to speak with (it has been a while since I'd pierced anything and my last experience was awful, so I was wound up). He helped me choose some beautiful jewelry (two black opal studs for my nostrils and a white gold hoop for my septum from Body Vision LA), explained everything he was going to do in detail, and as others have mentioned the cleanliness is top notch. My piercings went well and were as painless as possible. My partner even remarked when we got home that they looked natural, like they'd been there for years. Rick has a very gentle touch and I appreciated the lack of clamps which can be both intimidating as well as uncomfortable. All told it was just over $400 for the 2 piercings, a new bead for my existing stud, a new stud, and the BVLA hoop, which might seem pricey but some things you just don't scrimp on....like anything going into your body long term!Some of the reviews I've read have talked about attitudes from the staff but my experiences have been nothing but positive! Michelle is a total doll and the other staff are friendly and professional. I'll be back for some new sparklies soon - probably sooner than my wallet would like! Read Less

Super friendly and informative staff!!!  This was my first tattoo and I was pretty nervous and unsure of what I wanted.  I chose Lydia because I loved her style.  She was very patient and walked me through the process.  I am so happy with my tattoo and it didn't seem to hurt at all.  Thank you Adorned staff for making this such a great first experience.  I'll be back for more!! Read Less

I emailed the business with a huge list of questions.They responded quickly, politely, and extremely professionally.We went in with my 9 year old to make an apt for his 10th birthday ear piercing.  He ordered his jewelry and made an appointment for this January.  They were very respectful of him and genuine in there r interactions.  I can't wait for his birthday piercing.  Review to be continued after the piercing Read Less

Rick changed some piercing jewelry for me and helped me confirm that my conch piercing had closed up, even though he was completely booked up for the afternoon. The jewelry was pretty expensive, but that's expected for the quality. I got my first tattoo here a year ago and I really like the staff - they're very professional and helpful. Would definitely recommend if you are looking for either a high-quality piercing place or new tattoos. Read Less

They weren't the nicest or the friendliest but they certainly know what their doing. I went to get in to get my earlobes and helix done, Rick was very sanitary but was a little cold which didn't do well for someone who is scared of needles and gets anxiety. He rushed me when choosing which jewellery and through the process, but explained things while he went over them. He told me to hurry because he had someone waiting which was understandable. The staff was extremely rude and cold and unfriendly and sort of judgmental. Either way, I could sense how experienced Rick was so I thought that his experience in piercings left me in good hands.  He told me to take deep breaths before piercing. That helped calm me down a little. I was shocked at how expensive the 7minutes was. For two earlobes and one helix with basic gems, it was almost 300$!! Really expensive. Overpriced. Read Less

My first review on Yelp and think I saved the best for first.  I had wanted to get a helix piercing for a long time and did A LOT of research on places before I decided on Adorned.  I was apprehensive about it and even told the the gal at the front desk (Michelle) that I was potentially a flight risk.  She was very nice and friendly and made me feel at ease.  Rick, the piercer, was also very nice.  Everything was very clean and sterile and he talked me through everything so I was not surprised or uncomfortable!  His apprentice, Thor, was also very good!I've since been back for a downsizing and a jewelry change.  Each time the staff has made me feel welcome and Rick has been amazing at making me feel comfortable.  I would recommend them to anyone, but especially those who are big scaredy cats like me :) Read Less

Came to Rick for a septum piercing. They have a pretty great selection of jewelry on hand, and a lot of them were pretty reasonably priced. Septum piercings usually run about $70 with jewelry, so I'm told, but if you're looking for something a bit fancier, it will cost you. Mine came to about $315, but I chose a 14k gold ring, so there you go. Rick was professional and friendly. He was very present and made sure to get the piercing exactly right. He's also clearly very health conscious, changed his gloves appropriately, washed his hands, wiped down everything with a sanitizer when we were done. The store and piercing room were all spotless in general. He clearly knows what he's doing and he talks you through it all. He was also kind enough to throw in saline spray and the organic soap they recommend for aftercare since I splurged on the jewelry, which I really appreciated. The piercing is perfect and I couldn't be happier with the jewelry I chose, it's absolutely stunning. I would go back to Rick with any other piercing needs in a heartbeat. Thanks again! Read Less

I was there last week to have a piercing done. I was a little panicked because I was afraid that the piercing would need to go through a bit of cartilage in my ear. Rick put me at ease immediately. His knowledge on doing piercings is extensive. He explained everything in detail and answered all my questions The place was well set up and very very clean. I am not giving a five star rating for two reasons. #1 the price is on the high side#2 Rick fumbled with closing the bead on the earring which made it uncomfortable and painful. Read Less

This shop is impeccable all around. Of all the things you can imagine you'd want in a body art shop - this is it. My experience is with piercings here, so I'll talk about that. * It's clean enough to eat a meal off any surface you see. Seriously. (But don't, okay?). * the jewelry selection is killer. Implant grade! Ethical! Not produced with shoddy materials that will make your piercings infected! GORGEOUS. * the prices are fantastic for the quality they provide. It's important to recognize the skill and training that goes into each of the employees and the artisans that create the jewelry. You're paying for that experience, and isn't that worth paying for? * their "bedside manner" is above and beyond. I've gone to quite a few of the Lower Mainland's piercing shops and nothing compares to the wealth of knowledge that Rick has graciously shared with me each time I've had a conversation with him. He was able to put my 11-year-old daughter fully at ease (in preparation for her second lobe piercing) without batting a lash. He didn't patronize her because of her age and fully explained each step to her. She really appreciated the attention that Rick and Michelle gave her afterwards!Nothing but great things to say about adorned. I'll keep shouting your praises from the rooftops to as many people will listen :) Read Less

Adorned is hands down the best place in yvr to get pierced at. Rick is one of the most experienced piercers in the country. I was so happy to stumble across them as I knew of Rick from back in Calgary. The quality and prices of jewelry you can at adorned is so worth the wait if you order a custom piece. I bought some plugs from them last year, it was about a 5 week wait for them, but the cost savings opposed to going to another studio that carries the same line was worth the wait. Rick and Michelle care about their clients and their business and it shows when you walk in the doors. Highly recommended. Read Less

I got something pierced yesterday... but I won't tell you what.To start off with, Rick is intimidating. I'm not talking about his look, which is very unique, but his bredth of knowledge made me feel like I was talking to a surgeon the first time we met (which was to remove a pericing I had gotten previously that was not done well at all!)Aside from the intimidating industry knowledge, Rick was lovely to me. He walked me through everything step by step, very calmly, answered all my silly questions, let me know what was happening with each step, and was incredibly sterile. I think he changed gloves 4-5 times during the whole process.The shop is clean, immaulate really, the staff are friendly (as friendly as you get on the drive anyway) and the selection of body jewelry is of superior quality. I don't expect to be getting much else pierced, but if I do... I'm coming here.Last note: the price of the piercing was quite a bit more than advertised on the website, but I suspect this is because I elected to get a gem instead of the standard silver steel. I would have appreciated knowing that there would be an additional cost, and what that cost was, before being given the option, which is why I'm only giving this review 4 stars. I suppose I should have just assumed it would be more, but a "We do have gems for our jewelry. The additional cost will be xx if you're interested" would have been nice.Highly recommend! Read Less